Symptoms
What are some symptoms of depression
Some may feel sadness and become tearful for no apparent reason. Some find themselves sleeping more than usual, with a feeling of dread each time they think about starting their day. Severe depression may leave some feeling hopeless or having thoughts of suicide.
Name that mental illness: when you cant go to sleep or fall back asleep
Insomnia
What was ADHD original name ?
It used to be called ADD
What are some symptoms of Anxiety?
Worry, panic attacks, Fear, dread, inability to sleep, post-traumatic stress, nightmares, racing thoughts, and phobias.
Name that mental illness: When you have experienced traumatic events.
PTSD
where is it listed that Addictions to prescription or illegal drugs and alcohol are mental health disorders?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th edition.
what are some examples of Ptsd?
War combat, sexual abuse, and natural disasters
Name that mental illness: When a person may experience moments that are out of touch with reality.
ex: hallucinations, delusions.
Schizophrenia
True or False: Does most children out grow ADHD?
False: 50% of children do not outgrow it, but instead turn into adults with primarily inattentive symptoms.
What are symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations, delusions and may not be able to communicate appropriately.
Name that mental illness: When two moods involved with the illness, both on the opposite ends of the spectrum from the other.
Bipolar Disorder
what are the 2 sides of bipolar disorder?
depression and mania
what are symptoms?
Symptoms are the observed or detectable signs, and experienced symptoms of an illness, injury, or condition.
Name that mental illness: When symptoms can range from generalized worry to panic attacks.
Anxiety
How many levels and common types of depressions are there?
There are 3 levels and 7 common types of depression.